Hypothetical: Is Vernon Wells Available?

[Outshined_One]

Toronto seems to be hanging back in the three team slugfest that is the AL East (only 4.5 games back), but I'm curious about the availability of Vernon Wells. To start the season, he was having some issues with the strike zone and was not nearly as effective as he once was. However, lately, he's been cooking with gas. His line for the season:

 

.280/.327/.496

 

He still is fairly young (26) and could improve on those numbers.

 

Maybe it's me throwing some crap at the wall, but I'm curious as to whether the Jays think they're still in it or if they're looking to unload. Wells' free agency is coming up and, much like Dunn, he will be a more expensive player in the near future.

 

So...what do you people think it would take to pry him from the Blue Birds?

[reggiemiller rules]

I dont think that he is going to be traded, because they have already come out and said they are going to raise payrole alot next year so if they are goint to raise the payrole why trade Wells, keep him and put some talent around him.

[Outshined_One]

I dont think that he is going to be traded, because they have already come out and said they are going to raise payrole alot next year so if they are goint to raise the payrole why trade Wells, keep him and put some talent around him.

 

Hm, I was unaware that they were going to up payroll in a big way next season. Still, teams should always leave a talent for talent trade open, imo.

[chopsx9]

He's not going anywhere. He's a big favourite with the suits (and rightly so). Everyone is tradable but it would take a considerable package to get him. Certainly FAARR more than the Corey Patterson straight up or CP plus a prospect that was suggested here recently.